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The heart of Africa can be found in our stone sculptures.

HAND CRAFTED STONE SCULPTURE BY SHONA ARTISTS.

When you buy a Moyo piece, you are not just buying stone, but your own piece of history, a piece of modern contemporary art with an African flair.

We Are Getting There by Givemore Mashaya

Type of stone: Green Opal stone

Dimensions: 31 x 13 x 7 inches

In this magnificent piece he depicts a mother on a long journey, carrying her already disgruntled bundle of joy on her back. She kneels down, encourages and reassures her child that all the hunger, thirst, heat and the discomforts of the journey will be over soon, as they are almost getting there, but in truth she knows that they still have a long way to go. Even when she feels her strength failing her, her concern shifts to her daughter and she has to be a pillar of strength for both of them.

GIVEMORE MASHAYA

Givemore was born in 1982 in Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. At the age of 16, inspired by his brothers, he made his own tools and started making his own pieces. He was later trained by renowned artists,Gideon and Agnes Nyanhongo.His pieces, which reflect religion, culture, and a deeper meaning to our modern life, have been exhibited internationally.

ABOUT THE STONE FROM ZIMBABWE

Only skilled sculptors are able to work with the stone due its hardness.

Every sculpture is made from natural stone and varies slightly due to the nature of the stone and the natural grain which is part of the stone. Some stones will contain inclusions, pits, or fissures because of their geological formation. The natural recurring iron/seaweed strata lines in the stone give the stone its character and makes it unique.

Natural lines are colorful lines formed within the stone. These are not flaws but rather signify the authenticity of the product. Only skilled sculptors can work with the stone due to its hardness. The stone can withstands harsh weather conditions and can be placed in a natural environment, for example a garden.

WHAT ARE SHONA SCULPTURES?